David was born in Oak Ridge, Tenn., attended St. Mary’s School, graduated from Oak Ridge High School, and graduated from Tennessee Tech in 1982. David also served in the U.S. Air Force.

He worked as a manager of Distribution Safety Services at Bayer CropScience in Research Triangle Park, N.C., until he took a medical retirement.

The funeral was held on Aug. 19, 2013, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Graham, N.C. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at All Saints Church on Cedar Bluff Road, followed by a reception at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Waldenstrom Foundation: IWMF, 3932 D Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231-6541.